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Kidney Diseases

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There are several types of problems that may occur to the kidney or bladder.
Glomerulonephritis occurs when the minute filtering units of the kidney become swollen and inflamed. There are 2 forms of glomerulonephritis that affect children. Cystitis is infection of the bladder, and pyelonephritis is an infection of the kidney.

Pyelonephritis can be chronic or acute. A kidney infection is often serious, requiring hospitalization.

Bright’s disease involves nephritis, a chronic inflammation of the kidneys, and it is characterized by blood/protein in the urine with associated hypertension and edema. The kidney can not properly excrete salt and other wastes, resulting in retention of salt and water (edema). When the bloodstream becomes toxic with wastes due to kidney malfunction, uremia develops.Back to Top

The symptoms include chills, fever, urgency and frequency of urination, back and abdominal pain, loss of appetite, nausea, and vomiting. The urine is cloudy and often bloody. Pain may be sudden to intense in the back just above the waist and running down to the groin. See the doctor if you have these symptoms.Back to Top

Drink one quart of marshmallow tea daily. It will help to strengthen the bladder, to cleanse the bladder and kidneys, and to expel kidney stones.
Diet should be low-protein, obtaining protein from vegetable sources, such as: peas, bean, lentils, mushrooms, and asparagus. High protein diets cause the body to lose calcium, and when this is excreted, it passes through the kidneys and can cause painful kidney stones.

Protein is broken down by the liver and kidneys. Accumulation of protein can result in uremia, which is the toxic build-up of protein waste (such as urea) in the bloodstream.

Diet should consist of 75% raw foods. Reduce intake of potassium and phosphates. Do not use any salt or potassium chloride (salt substitute). Also avoid fish, meat, eggs, spinach, rhubarb, Swiss chard, beet tops, tea, chocolate, and cocoa because of their high oxalic acid content. Excess oxalic acid may lead to kidney stones.

Eat garlic, potatoes, asparagus, parsley, watercress, celery, cucumbers, papaya, and bananas. Watermelon and pumpkin seeds are also beneficial. Watermelon should be eaten alone. Eat seeds, sprouts, and green vegetables.
Avoid dairy products except those that are soured such as yogurt, buttermilk, and cottage cheese. Goat’s milk is acceptable.Back to Top

Women having recurrent bladder or kidney infections should not use tampons, and should always wear cotton underwear. Never Nylon.
Recurrent urinary tract infections indicate the possibility of a serious underlying problem——See The Doctor!Back to Top